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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Eastern Switzerland

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Eastern Switzerland and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: October 1, 2025

Saxer Gap

Please do not encourage others to camp there too. It is forbidden and nature suffers as a result. There is rubbish from campers everywhere and there are plenty of other …

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Chrüzegg Summit

There is no restaurant up here, and consequently no good kitchen, as Werner already wrote. The little climbing up here is worthwhile because of the view.

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Rotstein Pass

If you love Capricorns, then you have to go up there. In addition, the Berggasthof Rotsteinpass is worth an overnight stay. Simple, but very beautiful. In addition, one of the nicest host couples I know, extremely warm.

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Rotsteinpass Mountain Inn

Located at 2,124 meters, this mountain inn is set on a pass between the Säntis and Altmann mountains, offering breathtaking views of the Appenzellerland and Toggenburg regions. Stalwart hikers and …

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Ascent to Schwägalp via Säntisfluh

If you are uphill out of the forest, an absolutely spectacular landscape with many alpine pastures and dairies follows. Fantastic in the evening light! This experience on this route can …

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Hulftegg Pass

At the Hulftegg Inn, you can stop by and stay overnight in simple rooms. You can find more information on the inn's website: hulftegg.ch

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Vorder Höhi Pass

Sensationally located, very close to Amden, but also easily accessible from Toggenburg. And yes, there is a panoramic view in all directions. Very friendly alpine farmers!

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Risipass Trail

My son and I fought our way up there. Nice climb. Just before the pass you can stop in (see highlight there). Before the Almwirtschaft there was a short sliding piece for us.

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Ölberg Pass

It's May and there's still a lot of snow on the high trail. Large sections couldn't be covered on foot. Otherwise, the view over the Rhine Valley is super beautiful. …

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Mutschensattel (2,070 m)

The Mutschen saddle is at 2069m and from here it is just under 10 minutes to the Mutschen summit.

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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Eastern Switzerland

Saxer Gap

Chrüzegg Summit

Rotstein Pass

Rotsteinpass Mountain Inn

Ascent to Schwägalp via Säntisfluh

Hulftegg Pass

Vorder Höhi Pass

Risipass Trail

Ölberg Pass

Mutschensattel (2,070 m)

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